FM Preview: Airdrie United v Falkirk 08 Dec 2012

Last updated : 07 December 2012 By Footymad Previewer

History of the Airdrie United v Falkirk fixture

Falkirk travel to take on Airdrie United at New Broomfield on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 84 games played, Bairns have recorded 21 wins, and Airdrie United have come away with 38 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Airdrie United was back in March 2005, over five years ago, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season

Date

Team

Result

Team

Comp

2012/2013

Sat 22 Sep

Falkirk

1 - 1

Airdrie Utd.

Scottish Division One

2004/2005

Sat 12 Mar

Airdrie Utd.

2-2

Falkirk

Scottish Division One

2004/2005

Sun 26 Dec

Falkirk

1 - 0

Airdrie Utd.

Scottish Division One

2004/2005

Sat 30 Oct

Airdrie Utd.

1 - 3

Falkirk

Scottish Division One

2004/2005

Sat 28 Aug

Falkirk

5 - 0

Airdrie Utd.

Scottish Division One

2001/2002

Sat 23 Mar

Falkirk

2 - 2

Airdrieonians

Scottish Division One

2001/2002

Tue 12 Mar

Airdrieonians

1 - 0

Falkirk

Scottish Division One

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Airdrie United's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. While Diamonds have scored 5, a worringly large 15 have been leaked at the other end.

Falkirk's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Bairns's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Airdrie United are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 13 matches.

Falkirk see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 14 points from their 13 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team

P

W

D

L

F

A

P

Airdrie United

6

1

3

2

11

13

6

Falkirk

6

3

1

2

7

5

10

For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Bairns of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at New Broomfield with Falkirk coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team

Sequences

Airdrie United

Failed to win in previous 7 home matches.Drawn each of their last 2 games.Not won in the 5 most recent games.

Falkirk

5 games since last away draw.Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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